Kate Cherrington (tribes: Ngati Hine, Te Kapotai, Ngā Puhi, Ngāi Pākeha) has served in governance and advisory roles across tertiary, conservation, philanthropic and not-for-profit organisations, most importantly alongside her tribal marae and tribal collectives. Currently Chair of Hāpai Tūhono, Te Pou Theatre and Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust and an Associate with The Centre for Social Impact.

Kate and her tāne Bentham Ohia operate as directors of Puata Hou Ltd, a family business. Through this, they serve whānau hapū, iwi, Māori organisations as well as non-Māori and international indigenous institutions, organisations and movements.

A priority to them both are the deep and enduring intergenerational relationships they have with their indigenous brothers and sisters from around the globe.
Leading with love, serving and working hard are fundamental elements to their life’s work.